Father Christmas at the Caves

This festive season Father Christmas will be flying back to the Margate Caves for our ever-popular Christmas Caves.
What can you expect…?

Pull back the curtain and venture deep underground into the Caves and explore our sparkling subterranean wonderland, full of pantomime magic, see the Gingerbread cottage and watch out for the giant!

Sing a wish into our Wishing Well…

Discover a land of fun and fantasy as you venture through the finest pantomime favourites …

Hark! A bell rings! The Chief Elf will call your name when it’s time for your family to visit with Father Christmas. You’ll enjoy some time with him in his cosy Christmas Cave, and the children will receive a special gift exclusive to 2024.

Journey back above ground where you can warm up with one of our luxury hot chocolates and other seasonal treats in the café.

Head round to Elf HQ where you can create your own special Christmas craft to take home. And find a treasure trove of perfect gifts in our Christmas shop.
The magic of Christmas returns to the Caves from 30 November.

Opening hours:
From 11am to 4pm , 30th November and 1st December, then 10am to 5pm on Saturdays & Sundays from the 7th December. Then, as the big day draws nearer, we will also be open daily, 10am to 5pm, from 19th to 23rd December.
Tickets:
Visit is by pre-booking only.

Tickets are £13.50 per child and include their adventure in our Christmassy Caves, a visit with Father Christmas, craft activities and an all new gift (valued at £10) to take away. Up to 2 adults per booking are free and no ticket is needed. Any additional adults cost £4 each and will need to be paid for on the day.

Due to size limitations of Father Christmas cosy Cave group sizes are limited to 6 people, including the children.

Please read our terms and conditions below and FAQs at margatecaves.co.uk/post/christmascaves2024 before completing your booking.

T&C’s

Any child wishing to visit Father Christmas and receive a gift needs a ticket.

The first 2 adults per booking are free, regardless of the number of children on the booking; any additional adults will be charged at £4 a head.

Children not wishing to receive a gift will be charged at £4 each, and can be paid for on the door.

Only one booking per customer- multiple bookings will not be allowed into Father Christmas Cosy Cave at the same time.

Due to size limitations of Father Christmas cosy Cave group sizes are limited to 6 people, including the children.

Latecomers will not be allowed entry

No refunds or exchanges- please ensure you have booked the correct timeslot and day before completing your purchase

On the day, you will not be allowed in the Caves until your timeslot but you’re welcome to use the café and go check out the crafts in elf HQ- just check in with our elf on arrival.

Access

Please note that the experience is in the Caves and as such is not fully accessible; there are 32 steps to enter the Caves and access is not possible for pushchairs, buggys and wheelchairs.

There will be time spent in the Caves as part of your visit and there may be some waiting to visit Father Christmas. If your child will struggle with this we recommend booking into one of the first two time slots of the day.

Host or Publisher Margate Caves